Family Law

Handling Criminal Issues in Custody Cases

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Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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1 hours 29 minutes
Melissa Benson
With Melissa Benson from Gallagher & Kennedy
Recorded November 06, 2024
Product ID 99428

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Overview

Navigating Custody Cases With Criminal Elements: A Lawyer's Guide

Whether you're a family law attorney, or you're a criminal law attorney, this course is for you! Join our accomplished faculty as they delve into the intricacies of handling criminal issues in child custody cases. Review the “best interests of the child” standard, explore the impact of criminal records on custody rights, and examine best practices for negotiating child custody agreements involving parents with criminal convictions. Enhance your client advocacy skills - register today!

  • Formulate strategies for navigating custody issues concerning incarcerated parents.
  • Demonstrate best practices for handling child abuse allegations.
  • Explore the effects of mental health issues and substance use battles on custody arrangements.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Effects of Criminal Records on Child Custody
  2. Key Laws and the "Best Interests of the Child" Standard
  3. Child Custody and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
  4. Custody Issues Related to Incarcerated Parents
  5. Addressing Child Abuse Allegations: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
  6. Insights on Parental Fitness: Mental Health, Substance Use Issues, and More
  7. Best Practices for Negotiating Custody Agreements Involving a Parent With Criminal Charges

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Product ID 99428

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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  1. Handling Criminal Issues in Custody Cases

    1. Effects of Criminal Records on Child Custody
    2. Key Laws and the "Best Interests of the Child" Standard
    3. Child Custody and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
    4. Custody Issues Related to Incarcerated Parents
    5. Addressing Child Abuse Allegations: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
    6. Insights on Parental Fitness: Mental Health, Substance Use Issues, and More
    7. Best Practices for Negotiating Custody Agreements Involving a Parent With Criminal Charges

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Mental health experts, child representatives, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Melissa Benson
Melissa
Benson
Gallagher & Kennedy
Speaker bio
Melissa Benson

Melissa Benson

Gallagher & Kennedy
Melissa Benson

is a dedicated advocate for justice. She brings to her family law practice an extensive background, having been involved with the Arizona criminal justice system since 2007. Ms. Benson has been a victim advocate, a probation officer and a sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. She is certified mediator. Ms. Benson is co-chair of the firm's Women's Initiative. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in criminal justice, with a minor in sociology from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2006. In 2013, Ms. Benson graduated with honors from Arizona Summit Law School, where she served on the Arizona Summit Law Review. Since law school, she has practiced family law, personal injury, and civil litigation in a private firm in Arizona. Ms. Benson most recently served in the Access to Justice Division of Davis Miles.

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